# Hotels in Kaikoura, New Zealand

57 scored hotels. Ranked by Roost Score, 21 September 2026.

| # | Hotel | Reviews | Roost Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenburn Coastal Retreat | 227 | 9.13 |
| 2 | The Hamptons | 322 | 9.09 |
| 3 | Clifftop Cabins | 111 | 9.02 |
| 4 | Kaikoura, Cubby House Stay | 84 | 8.97 |
| 5 | Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast | 212 | 8.96 |
| 6 | Nikau Lodge | 167 | 8.94 |
| 7 | Kereru Cottage | 63 | 8.85 |
| 8 | Austin Heights - Kaikoura | 188 | 8.79 |
| 9 | Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast | 157 | 8.78 |
| 10 | Te Mahuru Retreat | 981 | 8.77 |
| 11 | The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel | 515 | 8.76 |
| 12 | Kanuka Hill | 58 | 8.73 |
| 13 | The Factory Luxury Accomodation | 26 | 8.72 |
| 14 | Lemon Tree Lodge | 143 | 8.69 |
| 15 | Fyffe Country Lodge | 31 | 8.68 |
| 16 | Handy Location, Ocean & Mountain Views, Spacious Yard - KK46451 | 62 | 8.68 |
| 17 | Expansive Ocean & Mountain Views - KK82140 | 34 | 8.65 |
| 18 | Alpine Manuka View Cabin | 35 | 8.62 |
| 19 | Hot Tub, Great Views, Close to Beach | 42 | 8.59 |
| 20 | Kakatu Retreat | 69 | 8.58 |
| 21 | Sails Motel | 573 | 8.58 |
| 22 | Waves on the Esplanade | 346 | 8.57 |
| 23 | Central, Affordable, Boat Parking - KK18865 | 47 | 8.50 |
| 24 | Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments | 2,279 | 8.49 |
| 25 | The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura | 1,629 | 8.49 |
| 26 | Koura Bay Golf Resort | 379 | 8.48 |
| 27 | Barnacle Bills | 60 | 8.46 |
| 28 | The Point Bed & Breakfast | 71 | 8.40 |
| 29 | Willowbank Motel | 1,543 | 8.39 |
| 30 | Panorama Motel | 1,749 | 8.39 |
| 31 | Mondello Kaikoura | 2,009 | 8.39 |
| 32 | Brook House B&B & Cottages | 745 | 8.30 |
| 33 | Kaikoura Luxury Apartments - Formerly Waves Luxury Apartments | 518 | 8.30 |
| 34 | Bay Cottages | 465 | 8.30 |
| 35 | Alpine View Motel | 1,263 | 8.29 |
| 36 | Kaikoura Quality Suites | 2,238 | 8.29 |
| 37 | Sudima Kaikōura | 2,705 | 8.29 |
| 38 | Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park | 1,218 | 8.29 |
| 39 | The Peninsula Kaikoura | 608 | 8.21 |
| 40 | Kaikōura Peaks eMotel | 662 | 8.21 |
| 41 | The White Morph Motels | 859 | 8.20 |
| 42 | Boutique Hotel Kaikoura | 516 | 8.03 |
| 43 | Kaikoura Beach Motel | 1,230 | 7.91 |
| 44 | Dolphin Lodge | 1,565 | 7.91 |
| 45 | Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge | 1,623 | 7.91 |
| 46 | Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours | 297 | 7.88 |
| 47 | Seaview Motel | 120 | 7.84 |
| 48 | Kaikoura Motor Inn | 640 | 7.84 |
| 49 | Donegal House | 1,007 | 7.82 |
| 50 | Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura | 1,487 | 7.81 |

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Source: HotelRoost — https://hotelroost.com/hotels/new-zealand/kaikoura
Retrieved: 21 September 2026
Scoring method: /methodology